Pete the Cat Parents' Day Surprise: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Pete the Cat Series
What’s inside...
Based on the Amazon Original series inspired by the classic bestselling picture book series, 'Pete the Cat and his friends are excited about Parents’ Day, except for Gustavo, whose mom can't make it due to being stationed far away. Pete and his pals come up with an idea to help Gus show his mother how important she is to him, no matter the distance. This brand-new Pete the Cat picture book retells groovy moments from the popular show.'
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes Pete the Cat's relationship with his dad special?
How did Pete the Cat show his love and appreciation for his dad in the story?
Can you think of a time when you did something special for someone you care about? What did you do?
Why do you think celebrating Parents’ Day is important?
If you could plan a perfect day for your dad, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story. Listen actively and validate their feelings.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s personal experiences. Discuss similar situations where they have shown or received appreciation.
Ask your child to imagine and describe how Pete the Cat might feel at various points in the story to promote empathy and understanding.
Use examples from the book to highlight the importance of showing appreciation and love for family members.
Invite your child to plan a make-believe Parents’ Day celebration, helping them understand the joy of giving and planning special occasions for loved ones.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Family
Explanation: The story focuses on Pete the Cat preparing a special surprise for his dad on Parents’ Day, demonstrating the value of family and showing appreciation.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to celebrate and show gratitude towards family members on special occasions and everyday moments.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Personal Expression
Explanation: Pete uses his unique ideas and creativity to create a special gift, highlighting the importance of personal expression through art.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to express themselves creatively, whether through art, music, or writing, and to appreciate the uniqueness of their own ideas.
Example Lesson: Planning and Effort
Explanation: Pete plans and puts effort into making the day special, which teaches children the value of preparation and effort in showing love and appreciation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by learning to plan and prepare for projects or special occasions, understanding that effort is important in achieving worthwhile results.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Giving
Explanation: Pete feels happy and fulfilled by giving a thoughtful gift, teaching children the joy that can come from giving to others.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of generosity and the positive emotions associated with giving gifts or helping others without expecting anything in return.